Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4142182 | Anales de Pediatría | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
To promote an adequate dietetic iron intake is the most important approach for the prevention of ID. Exclusive breast-feeding provides adequate amounts of iron during the first 4-6 months of life, and iron-fortified formula should be used when an alternative is necessary. Fortified cereals and foods containing haem iron, such as meat, should be introduced early in complementary feeding. In toddlers, iron requirements can be satisfied with a daily consumption of at least one serving of iron-containing foods, along with enhancers of iron absorption. When daily requirements are not properly met by food intake, and in some high-risk populations, screening for ID and iron supplementation should be considered.
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Authors
A. Moráis López, J. Dalmau Serra, Comité de Nutrición de la AEP Comité de Nutrición de la AEP,